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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1964

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To Use Bigger Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 24 January 1964 · page 8

Britain's professional golfers last week decided to use the bigger American ball in all major tournaments this…

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Cream Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 28 February 1964 · page 8

The R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. are holding a Cream Ball in the War Memorial Hall on Friday, March 13th. The…

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Fijian Police Band for Show

The Western Herald · Friday 13 March 1964 · page 13

The Fijian Police Band from Suva will be one of the star attractions of the Royal Easter Show which…

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Diggers Cream Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 20 March 1964 · page 8

The Diggers Cream Ball on Friday night last was poorly attended. It took place in the War Memorial…

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"Happy-go-lucky" Dance

The Western Herald · Friday 20 March 1964 · page 8

The Bourke Judo Club will hold a "Happy-Go-Lucky" Dance in the Memorial Hall Supper Room…

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Presbyterian Debutante Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 3 April 1964 · page 8

Twelve young ladies of Bourke and district will be debutantes at the Presbyterian Ball on Friday night…

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Wonderland Pictures

The Western Herald · Friday 10 April 1964 · page 8

The pictures from now on e screened for the winter months in the Hall. There will be a matinee…

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Dubbo Is Confirmed As Venue for 1966 Brass Band Championships

The Western Herald · Friday 10 April 1964 · page 8

Dubbo has been selected as the venue for the 1966 Australasian Brass Band Championships. This was…

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Twelve Debutantes Presented at Presbyterian Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 17 April 1964 · page 1

Twelve young ladies of Bourke and district made their official entry into the social life of our community at the Presbyterian Debutante Ball, held in the War Memorial Hall…

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Eight Debutantes Presented at Catholic Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 24 April 1964 · page 1

Eight young ladies of Bourke and District made their official entry into the social life of our community at the Catholic Ball held on Friday, April 17th, in the War Memorial…

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Fabulous Show Ball Prizes

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1964 · page 1

As usual sponsors have come forward with attractive prizes for competitions at the Show Ball…

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Warraweena Sports, Woolshed Dance and Barbecue Tomorrow

The Western Herald · Friday 1 May 1964 · page 1

The popular Sports Day at Warraweena Station will commence at 10 a.m. sharp tomorrow…

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Wonderland Pictures Matinee

The Western Herald · Friday 8 May 1964 · page 8

To-morrow (Saturday) there will be a picture Matinee in the Wonderland Theatre. The star picture…

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Band Notes Massed Bands Carnival at Bourke Queen's Birthday Week-end

The Western Herald · Friday 8 May 1964 · page 8

The Bourke Shire Band will stage the biggest Band Carnival attempted in the West on Queen's…

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The Show Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1964 · page 12

The 1964 Show Ball, conducted Cabaret style, was an outstanding success, the attendance being in the vicinity of 600. It was a gay affair from start to finish, with bright…

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Prize Winners at the 1961 Show Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1964 · page 1

Left: Mrs. Jan Hull Winner Matron of the Ballernas…

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It's on Again Police & Fireman's Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1964 · page 8

After many years, that well known social function, the Police and Firemen's Bell is again with…

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Queen's Birthday Week-end Monster Programme Arranged Jointly by Bourke Shire Band, Rotary and Apex Clubs

The Western Herald · Friday 22 May 1964 · page 16

The Bourke Shire Band will combine with the local Rotary and Apex Clubs in the staging of a grand…

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Warraweena Sports, Dance and Barbecue

The Western Herald · Friday 29 May 1964 · page 14

The Popular sports day at Warraweena Station, postponed on May 2nd, will now take place on…

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Scene at the Darling River Picnic Race Club Ball Picnic Race Club Ball

The Western Herald · Friday 29 May 1964 · page 1

Highest of the Picnic Race Club Ball, held in the Bourke War Memorial Hall on Thursday night, May 21st, was the presentation to Mr. and Mrs. [?] O'Mally of their trophy following the mighty effort…

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